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Will nuclear impact a clean green food image?

by Yvette BrandRisks to Baw Baw Shire’s clean green image as a food producer and property valuations need to be identified in the impact assessment of a nuclear power station in the Latrobe Valley, according to a Warragul commercial finance...

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9 hours ago

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Rural backdrop behind inspiring stories

by Yvette BrandThe extraordinary stories of a gumboot manufacturer and a support group for rural mothers inspired guests at the annual Women in Agriculture luncheon at Farm World on Thursday. Founder and ceo of Merry People Dani Pearce and founder...

Yvette Brand

01 Apr 2025

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Advocacy key to project priorities

by Yvette BrandRoads, recreation projects and sustainable planning to maintain the liveability of Baw Baw Shire were hotly discussed at a “politics in the pub” session hosted by independent candidate for Monash Deb Leonard in Warragul last...

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25 Mar 2025

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Kitchen of care

by Yvette BrandAs the cost of living crisis deepens, a Warragul charity is rapidly expanding to meet a growing need to put food on the table. Frankie’s Community Kitchen cannot meet the current demand from local food relief centres. It is sadly...

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24 Mar 2025

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Election battle looms

by Yvette Brand A battle for the federal set of Monash is taking shape with the ALP and Family First announcing candidates last week. Kilcunda resident Tully Fletcher was named the ALP’s candidate to join the election race, which now includes the...

Yvette Brand

17 Feb 2025

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Broadbent stands again

by Yvette Brand Unfinished business and encouragement to nominate has led to sitting Member for Monash Russell Broadbent announcing his intention to stand as an independent at this year’s Federal election. Contesting the election for the first time...

Yvette Brand

03 Feb 2025